Cross the road for fun, cash out for sense
Chicken Tour is a bit of fun where you cash out before the crash, nothing more. Real money means real risk, though, and the urge to push one step further grows fast. If the game starts pecking at your budget or your mood, step off the road and reach out. Help is on hand every hour, and asking for it is the smart move.
One more step is how trouble starts. Read the list and answer yourself honestly.
Only wager what you can lose and stop at that point.
A session cap keeps a quick round from stretching for hours.
A loss won't come back by pushing harder, so take it and stop.
Short breaks keep your nerve steady and the game light.
Every service here is free, confidential, and ready to help.
Take these one at a time and answer truthfully. They follow the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI), and two or more “yes” answers mean it's time to talk to someone above.
Have you bet more than you could afford to lose in the past 12 months?
Have you needed to gamble with larger amounts of money to get the same feeling of excitement?
Have you gone back another day to try to win back money you lost?
Have you borrowed money or sold anything to get money to gamble?
Have you felt that you might have a problem with gambling?
Has gambling caused you any health problems, including stress or anxiety?
This isn't a diagnosis. For a proper assessment, call GamCare (0808 8020 133) or your local gambling helpline.
